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The episode discusses chili cook-off winners and highlights Edna Lewis' cookbook as essential for home cooking inspiration.

What actually wins a chili cook-off — and is it even the kind of chili you want to eat? In this bite-sized episode, we share the best things we ate this week to inspire each other... and you! By the end of this episode, you’ll discover why Edna Lewis' "The Taste of Country Cooking" is an essential addition to any cookbook collection, plus the recipe from the book we can’t stop thinking about. We also break down a cook-off-winning chili, along with other versions that may not take home a prize, but are staple recipes in our kitchens. Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration! *** For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our free Substack here . And join us on our live monthly calls by upgrading your subscription to paid! *** Links: The Taste of Country Cooking , by Edna Lewis Edna Lewis recipes from Cookbook Club: Plum Torte Sweet Potato Pie Biscuits Edna Lewis-style Spoon bread from Serious Eats Recipes for: Parker House Rolls, Salad of Grand Rapids Lettuce and Romaine, Ring Mold of Chicken with Wild Mushrooms sauce, and New Cabbage with Scallions can be found in the book Sonya’s chili recipe from our Substack ; two options – turkey and vegetarian! To get…

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